Jad - Jourian, Jammu

Jad is a village situated in the Jourian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from Akhnoor and around 43 km from Jammu. Jadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jad is 005504. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.3 hectares and falls under the 181202 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhamb Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jad

According to the 2011 Census, Jad village had a total population of 2,130 people, including 1,101 males and 1,029 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 65.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 963, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jad

Jad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jad

Public transport in the Jad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Jad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Jad is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jad village are given below:

FAQs about Jad